(Cary, N.C.) The Triangle’s innovative leader in the comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders, Parkway SleepHealth Centers, is proud to announce it has been chosen as the exclusive regional distributor for Provent, a popular new clinically proven treatment for obstructive sleep apnea. Hailed as a breakthrough alternative to CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure), a common and effective — yet somewhat unpopular — treatment for sleep apnea, Provent therapy uses a proprietary MicroValve design to build a positive pressure in the airway when patients exhale, keeping it consistently open. The Provent device is comprised of a small, discreet strip attaching over the nostrils with a hypoallergenic adhesive and is disposable. (more…)

(Research Triangle Park, N.C.) Mustard Tree Instruments®, an innovator in analytical instrumentation for the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry, today announced that CEO Todd Blonshine will be headlining the November 9 Innovation in RTP event with his presentation, “Drug Shortages and Recalls: Redefining Quality Control in the Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Industry with A Purpose.” (more…)

(Cary, N.C.) The Triangle’s innovative leader in the comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders, Parkway SleepHealth Centers, is holding a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house October 27th at its newly upgraded Cary facility at 130 Preston Executive Drive. Parkway will unveil its one-of-a-kind family suites center, providing extra room for caregivers of pediatric patients and senior citizens, as well as the facility’s upgraded neurofeedback and massage therapy areas. (more…)

(Chapel Hill, N.C.) RF Surgical Systems, Inc., the market leader in retained surgical items (RSI) detection, today announced the University of North Carolina Hospitals implemented the RF Assure™ Detection System in all of its surgical suites. The RF Assure Detection System utilizes evidence-based radio-frequency (RF) detection technology to prevent and detect RSIs from remaining inside a patient post-surgery. (more…)

(Cary, N.C.) The Triangle’s innovative leader in the comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders, Parkway SleepHealth Centers, has finalized major upgrades to its Cary overnight sleep disorder testing facility. Conveniently located at the intersection of Cary Parkway and High House Road, the state-of-the-art center features spa-like amenities and unique family suites developed under the compassionate care model followed by Parkway SleepHealth Centers medical staff. (more…)

(Cary, N.C.) The Triangle’s innovative leader in the comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders, Parkway SleepHealth Centers, is launching a series of free insomnia workshops with “Sleep Health & You” October 13 at the Renaissance Raleigh Hotel in North Hills. This session features Parkway Medical Director Khaleel Ahmed, MD, D,ABSM and is designed to give attendees real answers to questions about causes and treatments for insomnia to reclaim healthy rest for a sound mind and body. (more…)

(Apex, N.C.) Dozens of stakeholders from the Triangle’s home medical equipment (HME) industry grabbed homemade signs on Wednesday, September 14 and rallied for their survival around the corner from where President Obama touted his latest economic stimulus bill at a local business that outsources jobs to Costa Rica.  Organized by the North Carolina Association for Medical Equipment Services (NCAMES), the rally was designed to bring attention to Obama administration policies decimating home medical equipment providers and their employees, such as expansion of the disastrous Medicare bidding system for HME providers. (more…)

(Cary, N.C.) The Triangle’s innovative leader in the comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders, Parkway SleepHealth Centers, is proud to announce Dr. Khaleel Ahmed, MD, DABSM, as its full-time, in-house MD leading a team of credentialed, compassionate care professionals. Dr. Ahmed’s transition into his leadership role at Parkway comes as the organization is rebranding, unveiling a new logo and adding “SleepHealth” to its name. (more…)

(Morrisville, N.C.) Parkway SleepHealth Centers, a Triangle leader in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders has named The Marketing Machine as its agency of record to lead a major corporate re-branding and customer communication effort. The Marketing Machine will be managing Parkway’s marketing, advertising, and public relations as it seeks to further educate patients and the general public to the dangers of illnesses brought on by sleep deprivation, and the availability of treatments to correct these problems. (more…)

(Roxboro, N.C.) Duke LifePoint Healthcare, a joint venture of Duke University Health System, Inc. and LifePoint Hospitals®, and the Person Memorial Hospital (PMH) Board of Trustees today announced that they have signed a definitive agreement for Duke LifePoint to acquire PMH. The transaction is expected to close within the next 60 to 90 days, subject to review and approval by the Attorney General of the State of North Carolina and the satisfaction of other customary closing conditions. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. (more…)

(Cary, N.C.) The Triangle’s innovative leader in the comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders, Parkway SleepHealth Centers, recently hosted a “dinner and learn” for area physicians and their guests to review developments in sleep apnea. This potentially dangerous disorder occurs when breathing is interrupted during sleep, sometimes hundreds of times, depriving an individual’s brain and body of much-needed oxygen. (more…)

(Cary, N.C.) Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE: EW), the global leader in the science of heart valves and hemodynamic monitoring, has received CEO Cancer Gold Standard™ accreditation, recognizing the company’s commitment to reducing cancer risk by promoting healthy lifestyle choices, encouraging early detection through cancer screenings, and ensuring access to quality treatment for their own employees and their covered family members. (more…)